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The nuclear fuel in the weapons can be used, especially the U-235 content. In fact I believe this is being done in the US with weapons being deactivated. The U-235 will have been enriched to a high level for weapons so the process involves mixing it with depleted U (mostly U-238) to get the required 5 percent or so for reactor fuel. Plutonium can also be used when extracted from weapons, but this requires another plant for producing fuel with a mixture of U and Pu, so called MOX fuel. I don't think there is a plant in the US to do this at present, but it will no doubt come, with excess Pu available it is the best thing to do with it.
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Do nuclear weapons explode?
Yes, nuclear weapons release energy through a nuclear fission or fusion reaction, causing a powerful explosion. This release of energy is what causes the destructive force associated with nuclear weapons.
Is nuclear energy recyclable?
Yes, nuclear energy is a recyclable source of energy. Nuclear fuel can be recycled and reused through a process called nuclear fuel reprocessing, which separates usable material from spent fuel. This helps to reduce nuclear waste and maximize the energy potential of nuclear fuel.
What energy is potential energy stored the nucleus of an atom?
The potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called nuclear energy. This energy is released through processes such as nuclear fission or fusion. It is the source of energy in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.
What are some examples of a nuclear energy?
fission nuclear energyfusion nuclear energyradioactive decay
Which force is responsible of the release of energy in nuclear power plants and in nuclear weapons?
The force responsible for the release of energy in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons is nuclear fission. This process involves splitting of atomic nuclei, which releases a significant amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation.
What are nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are weapons which are fueled by nuclear energy. Examples of weapons that can be fueled by nuclear energy are missile warheads and bombs.
Uranium was use in the development of the?
Nuclear energy Nuclear weapons
Who did uranium energy impact the world when it was discovery?
Appearance of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons.
What is the definition of the DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex?
All the facilities used by the US to prepare the materials for nuclear weapons, build nuclear weapons, design and test new nuclear weapons. This is all lead by the Department Of Energy.
Do nuclear weapons explode?
Yes, nuclear weapons release energy through a nuclear fission or fusion reaction, causing a powerful explosion. This release of energy is what causes the destructive force associated with nuclear weapons.
What would happen if uranium wasn't extracted?
No nuclear energy, no nuclear weapons
Where would disarmed nuclear weapons be stored in the event of nuclear disarmament?
They would be dismantled, non-nuclear parts cut up and scrapped, nuclear parts stored in secure facility. Some recycled to maintain other weapons, hopefully some used in reactor fuel.
What are common uses of nuclear energy?
Most uses include energy and weapons although some nuclear energy is used for materials.
How do you dispose of aging nuclear weapons?
They are taken to a plant that manufactures nuclear weapons (in the U.S. the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas) where they are carefully dismantled and those parts whose materials can be reused to make new nuclear weapons are recycled. The chemical explosives are usually burned to safely dispose of them.
What is the difference between nuclear weapons and normal weapons?
energy release aka yield
What was the purpose of the NPT?
The purpose of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It seeks to achieve nuclear disarmament while allowing for the peaceful use of nuclear technology for energy and research purposes.
In how many ways can the energy of uranium be used?
Only in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
